Homeless Man Jailed for Brutal Southmead Shoot-Out
Blake Hoskins, a man with no fixed address, has been locked up for causing life-changing injuries to George Maroty in a terrifying attack. A 21-year-old woman was also hurt, suffering pellet wounds that required urgent medical treatment.
Violent Clash in Ringwood Crescent
The shocking incident unfolded just before 1am on Thursday, 18 June, in Ringwood Crescent, Southmead. Hoskins was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding, affray, criminal damage, and a firearms offence.
Hard-Hitting Words from Police
Detective Inspector James Wasiak from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Our investigation found this serious incident was the culmination of a dispute between the two men about contact with an ex-partner. This escalated over the course of an evening.
“One man is in prison, another has suffered a life-changing injury, and a young woman was needlessly hurt. None of this should ever have happened, and today’s ruling shows that the courts take such tit-for-tat violence very seriously.”
Ongoing Legal Drama
Hoskins was jailed on Monday, 30 November, at Bristol Crown Court. Meanwhile, victim George Maroty appeared in court earlier this month, admitting affray and criminal damage linked to the same incident. His sentencing is set for 23 December.
